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Trust Before Technology: Why Council ERP Programs Fail Before Go-Live
Digital Transformation

Trust Before Technology: Why Council ERP Programs Fail Before Go-Live

Shadow spreadsheets often expose why council ERP projects collapse, as staff comply with change plans while quietly distrusting the new system.

By Sarabpreet (SP) Singh • 5 min read • Today
UiPath: AI agents force rethink of junior tech roles
Digital Transformation

UiPath: AI agents force rethink of junior tech roles

Routine junior tasks could soon be handed to AI agents, forcing firms to redeploy early-career staff towards strategic work, UiPath's CEO says.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Today
Upsun launches Dispatch to govern AI software workflows
DevOps

Upsun launches Dispatch to govern AI software workflows

Firms using AI to code may get tighter oversight, as the platform logs approvals, prompts and spending inside shared workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Dodge AI raises USD $2.65 million for enterprise maintenance
Digital Transformation

Dodge AI raises USD $2.65 million for enterprise maintenance

The funding will help automate a USD $600 billion maintenance burden that leaves large firms reliant on consultants and ageing know-how.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
La Fosse names new technology & transformation Chiefs
Customer Relationship Management

La Fosse names new technology & transformation Chiefs

The hires are set to accelerate La Fosse's AI and overseas push, as the group expands leadership to support growth across four service lines.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Yesterday
HCLTech study says wealth managers lag on AI readiness
Data Analytics

HCLTech study says wealth managers lag on AI readiness

Despite near-universal AI plans, only 7% of wealth firms are building agentic systems, widening the gap between ambition and execution.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
Asia Pacific industrial AI held back by skills shortages
Digital Transformation

Asia Pacific industrial AI held back by skills shortages

Workforce readiness is becoming the main obstacle as industrial firms in Asia Pacific race to use AI without losing vital site expertise.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Secure Code Warrior launches AI literacy course for staff
Data Protection

Secure Code Warrior launches AI literacy course for staff

With most firms using AI but few staff ready, the course targets non-developers handling sensitive data and automations at work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Betterworks adds AI tools to boost workforce readiness
Software-as-a-Service

Betterworks adds AI tools to boost workforce readiness

Employers could spot skills gaps sooner as Betterworks links meeting analysis with development plans and learning tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Expleo names Martin Minnock as Head of Data Solutions
Data Protection

Expleo names Martin Minnock as Head of Data Solutions

Rising demand for better data governance and AI readiness has prompted Expleo to bolster its advisory offer across banking, insurance and the public sector.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
AI coding tools shift developers towards review work
DevOps

AI coding tools shift developers towards review work

Software teams are spending more on review and debugging as AI now writes at least half the code for 42% of developers, a survey found.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Thryv says AI is redefining women’s tech leadership
Software-as-a-Service

Thryv says AI is redefining women’s tech leadership

AI is pushing women in small businesses into technology leadership roles, as Thryv says customer and operations experience now counts more.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
CFOs urged to take disciplined approach to AI spend
Data Analytics

CFOs urged to take disciplined approach to AI spend

Quick wins in report creation and automation are tempting, but Gartner says CFOs must weigh AI spend against longer-term gains and skills gaps.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

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TeamViewer adds automations to speed endpoint fixes
Software-as-a-Service

TeamViewer adds automations to speed endpoint fixes

IT teams could cut repetitive support work as validated fixes are turned into automated workflows for recurring endpoint faults.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
The AI adoption metric most IT teams aren't tracking
Data Protection

The AI adoption metric most IT teams aren't tracking

Boards are increasingly demanding proof that AI spending is working, yet usage figures alone can leave IT unable to explain poor uptake.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Today
Oracle launches Fusion Claw for governed AI execution
Software-as-a-Service

Oracle launches Fusion Claw for governed AI execution

The new runtime aims to let firms automate longer workflows in finance, HR and supply chain under tighter governance and audit controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Xero study says AI unlikely to cut Australian jobs
Digital Transformation

Xero study says AI unlikely to cut Australian jobs

Most Australian accounting firms expect AI to reshape hiring and services, rather than reduce headcount, the Xero survey found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
xAmplify buys Accelerate IT in Western Australia push
Digital Transformation

xAmplify buys Accelerate IT in Western Australia push

The deal gives the technology services group a Western Australian foothold and broadens its ServiceNow reach as buyers seek fewer suppliers.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Yesterday